University of Virginia Library

The University of Virginia Library—which holds more than five million books and 50,000 journal or newspaper subscriptions in its 16 buildings or online—is internationally known for its collections of rare materials, for exceptional public service, and for innovative use of technology to advance research, teaching, and learning.

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Short Takes from the Grounds

Digital Archiving is key to the University’s goal of preserving the Scholarly record.

Campaign Goals and Priorities – $100 million

  • Endowment for Innovation and Programming – $20 million
  • Sustaining New Forms of Scholarship – $15 million
  • Preservation – $25 million
  • Collections and Collections Endowment – $40 million

Library Innovation and Programming Endowments: Naming Opportunities

  • Main Exhibit Gallery of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library – $3 million
  • Auditorium of the Harrison Institute/Small Special Collections Library – $3 million
  • Staff Development – $4 million
  • Scholar’s Lab – $5 million
  • Chair for the University Librarian – $5 million